Sony Vpl Cs6 Projector User Manual

							11 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
8Control/Connector panel
For details, see “Control Panel” and 
“Connector Panel” on page 12.
9Rear remote control detector 
0Ventilation holes (intake)
qaVentilation holes (intake)/Lamp 
cover
qsPowered tilt adjuster
qdAdjuster (hind pad)
Turn the adjuster to the right or left for 
minor tilt adjustment of the projected 
picture.
qfSpeaker
qgSecurity lock 
Connects to an optional security cable 
(Kensington’s).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
qhFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
qjZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size. 
qkVentilation holes (intake)/air 
filter cover
 Do not place anything near the 
ventilation holes as it may cause 
internal heat build-up.
 Do not place your hand or objects 
near the ventilation holes as it may 
cause the air coming out heat build-
up.
 To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter every 300 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 42.
How to use the powered tilt 
adjuster
To adjust the height
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
1Press the I / 1 key
The lens protector opens, and the 
powered tilt adjuster rises automatically.  
The adjuster stops at its previously 
adjusted position.
2Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust 
the tilt of the projector.
You may press the KEYSTONE key 
(VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE 
key (VPL-EX1) on the Remote 
Commander to display the Tilt menu and 
adjust the tilt using the M/m/
						

							GB 12Location and Function of Controls
1POWER SAVING indicator
Lights up when the projector is in power 
saving mode. When “Power Saving” in 
the SET SETTING menu is set to “ON,” 
the projector goes into power saving 
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. 
Although the lamp goes out, the cooling 
fan keeps running. The power saving 
mode is canceled when a signal is input 
or any key is pressed. In power saving 
mode, any key does not function for the 
first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out. 
2MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
3Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)
Select the menu or to make various 
adjustments.
4ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu 
system. 
5TEMP (Temperature)/FAN 
indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights up when temperature inside the 
projector becomes unusually high.
– Fashes when the fan is broken.
For details on the TEMP/FAN indicator, 
see page 46.
6LAMP/COVER indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights up when the lamp has reached 
the end of its life or becomes a high 
temperature.
– Flashes when the lamp cover or air 
filter cover is not secured firmly.
For details on the LAMP/COVER 
indicator, see page 46.
1INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to external equipment such as a 
computer. 
Connects to the monitor output on a 
computer using the supplied cable. 
When inputting a component or 15k 
RGB signal, use an optional cable.
For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/
Component equipment” on page 21.
Control Panel
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
PRO
ACCESSAUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
1
2
3
4
6 5Connector Panel
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
PRO
ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 
						

							13 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
2USB connector (USB plug for 
upstream, 4-pin)
Connect to the USB connector on a 
computer. When you connect the 
projector to the computer, you can 
control the mouse function with the 
supplied Remote Commander. (When 
you use the VPL-EX1, an optional 
Remote Commander is required to 
control the mouse function with a 
Remote Commander.)  The supplied 
application software (VPL-CX6 only) 
can be installed in the computer attached 
to this connector.
3Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX6 
only)
The Memory Stick can be inserted. 
Never insert an object other than the 
Memory Stick.
For details, see the attached “Operating 
Instructions” for Memory Stick.
4AUDIO (stereo minijack) 
connector
When listening to sound output from the 
computer, connect to the audio output of 
the computer. 
When listening to sound output from the 
VCR, connect to the audio output of the 
VCR.
5Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only)
Lights during having access to the 
Memory Stick.
Do not remove the Memory Stick 
while the access lamp is lit.
6Video input connector
Connect to external video equipment 
such as a VCR.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to 
the composite video output of video 
equipment.  
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): 
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
7AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
For VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6
1
I / 1 (on/standby) key
2APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Adjusts a picture clearest automatically 
while a signal is input from a computer. 
Used when “Smart APA” in the SET 
SETTING menu is set to “Off.” 
Normally set to “On.”
 Press the APA key when the full image 
is displayed on the screen. If there are 
black edges around the image, the APA 
function will not function properly and 
the image may extend beyond the screen.
Remote Commander
Notes
I / 1
INPUT
PIC
FREEZE
MENU ENTER
KEYSTONE
MUTING
MS SLIDE
RESET
FUNCTION
D ZOOM
12
APA
+
–
RCLICK
92
3
4
6 71
8
qaqf
qg
qd
qs
0
5a
5b
5c 
						

							GB 14Location and Function of Controls
 You can cancel the adjustment by 
pressing the APA key again while 
“Adjusting” appears on the screen.
 The picture may not be adjusted properly 
depending on the kinds of input signals.
 Adjust the items “Dot Phase,” “H Size” 
and “Shift”  in the INPUT SETTING 
menu when you adjust the picture 
manually.
3PIC MUTING key
Used to mute the picture temporarily. 
Press again to restore the picture.
4ENTER key
5Keys emulate a mouse
Functions like a mouse of a computer 
connected via USB with the projector.
a) L Click key (Rear): Functions as 
the left button on a mouse. 
b) Joystick
c) R Click key: Functions as the right 
button on a mouse.
These keys function as mouse buttons of a 
computer only when the projector is 
connected to the computer using the USB 
cable. 
For details, see “To control the 
computer using the supplied Remote 
Commander” on page 26.
6FUNCTION 1, 2 keys (VPL-CX6 
only)
When you connect the projector with a 
computer, you can open a file on the 
screen by just pressing the FUNCTION 
key.  This will enhance your 
presentation.  To use this function, 
allocate a file to the FUNCTION key by 
using the supplied application software.
For details, see the README file and 
the HELP file supplied with the 
application software.
Connect a computer to the projector using 
the USB cable to activate the FUNCTION 
keys.
For details, see “To connect an IBM PC/
AT compatible computer” on page 19”. 
7RESET key
Resets the value of an item back to its 
factory preset value or returns the 
enlarged image back to its original size. 
This key functions when the menu or a 
setting item is displayed on the screen.
8D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the 
icon.  This icon indicates the point you 
want to enlarge.  Use an arrow key (M/
m/
						

							15 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
To install batteries
1Push and slide to open the lid, then 
install the two size AA (R6) batteries 
(supplied) with the correct polarity.
2Replace the lid.
For VPL-EX1
1I / 1 (on/standby) key
2ENTER/arrow key (M/m/
						

							GB 16Location and Function of Controls
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery 
holder by picking it, and pull out the 
holder from the Remote Commander.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the front or 
rear remote control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the projector is, the wider 
the angle within which the commander can 
control the projector becomes. 
+ side facing 
upward 
						

							17 GBInstalling the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
BSetting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector
This section describes how to install the projector.
The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of 
the screen. Use the following table as a guide. 
VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown 
in the table above.
VPL-EX1 
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown 
in the table above.
When using the projector by suspending it from the ceilling, consult with 
qualified Sony personel. (fee charged)
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
Minimum 
Distance1.2 
(3.9)1.9
(6.2)2.5 
(8.2)3.2
(10.5)3.8
(12.5)4.7 
(15.4)
Maximum 
Distance1.5 
(4.9)2.3
(7.6)3.0
 (9.8)3.8
 (12.5)4.6
(15.1)5.7
(18.7)
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
Minimum 
Distance1.5 
(4.9)2.3
(7.5)3.1 
(10.2)3.9 
(12.8)4.7
(15.4)5.9 
(19.4)
Maximum 
Distance1.9 
(6.2)2.9
(9.5)3.8
 (12.5)4.8
 (15.7)5.7
(18.7)7.2
(23.6)
Note
Distance between the screen and 
the center of the lens 
						

							GB 18Connecting the Projector
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to 
pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself
To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the 
following pages.
This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA (VPL-CX6/EX1 only) and 
SXGA+ (VPL-CX6/EX1 only) signals. However, we recommend that you set the 
output mode of your computer to XGA mode (VPL-CX6/EX1) or SVGA mode 
(VPL-CS6) for the external monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may 
not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external 
monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your 
computer.
 This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your 
computer is compatible with a DDC, turn the projector on according to the following 
procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer by using the supplied HD D-sub 15 pin cable.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
Connecting with a Computer
Notes 
						

							19 GBConnecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer
On the USB function
When connecting the projector to a computer by using the USB cable for the 
first time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically.
1USB hub (general use) (VPL-CX6 only)
2USB human interface device (wireless mouse function)
3USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX6 only)
Recommended operating environment
When you use the USB function, connect the USB cable as illustrated above. 
This application software and the USB function can be used on a computer 
loaded with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or 
Windows XP preinstall models.
 Your computer may not start correctly when connected to the projector via the USB 
cable.  In this case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then connect the 
computer to the projector using the USB cable.
 This projector is not guaranteed for suspend, standby mode. When you use the 
projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on 
the computer.
 An optional Remote Commander and USB cable are required when controlling the 
mouse of the computer from the VPL-EX1.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments.
Notes
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTERPROACCESS
to USB connector Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin cable 
(supplied)
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
a)
to monitor output Computer
USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6)to audio output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.(Connect the USB cable to use a wireless 
mouse or the Projector Station.) 
						

							GB 20Connecting the Projector
To connect a Macintosh computer 
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a 
type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. 
When you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable 
to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available.
The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. 
This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/
component equipment. 
For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect a VCR 
 
Note
Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTERPROACCESSStereo audio connecting cable 
(not supplied)a)
VCR to S
video
output Left side
to audio
output Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
to video output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.